Growlithe (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Common
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Growlithe (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Growlithe (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common # of the DP3: Shining Darkness set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Growlithe (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Growlithe (Japanese) (Common, DP3: Shining Darkness #) changes hands at roughly $1.99, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.70. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $1.99, Lightly Played $2.99, Heavily Played $1.99, Damaged $1.70 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.70 | $1.70 | $1.70 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.98 | $4.98 | $4.98 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
Collector Outlook for Growlithe (Japanese)
As a Common, Growlithe (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Growlithe (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
